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		Tripartism Forum</h3>
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		style="font-size: 16px; text-decoration: bold; color: #c4161c; text-align: center;">Conference
		on Fair Employment Practices 2013</h3>

	<p>Theme: Advancing Fair and Progressive Employment Practices</p>
	<p>Date: 20 May 2013, Monday</p>
	<p>Venue: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel</p>
	Minister of State, Ministry of National Development
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		Conference Programme</h3>
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			<th width=19%>Time</th>
			<th width=81%>Program</th>
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			<td width="19%">0815 &ndash; 0900&nbsp;<br />(45 mins)
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			<td width="81%"><strong>Registration</strong></td>
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			<td width="19%">0900 &ndash; 0910&nbsp;<br />(10 mins)
			</td>
			<td width="81%"><strong>Opening Activity</strong></td>
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			<td width="19%">0910 &ndash; 0920&nbsp;<br />(10 mins)
			</td>
			<td width="81%"><strong>Opening and Welcome Address by
					TAFEP Co-Chair</strong>&nbsp;<br />Mr Bob Tan&nbsp;<br />Vice President,
				SNEF</td>
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			<td width="19%">0920 &ndash; 0945&nbsp;<br />(25 mins)
			</td>
			<td width="81%"><strong>Keynote Address by GOH&nbsp;</strong><br />Mr
				Tan Chuan-Jin, Acting Minister for Manpower &amp; Senior Minister of
				State, Ministry of National Development</td>
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			<td width="19%">0945 - 1045&nbsp;<br />(60 mins)
			</td>
			<td width="81%"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Keynote
						Presentation&nbsp;</strong></span><br /> <strong>Diversity &amp;
					Inclusion at the Workplace: Key Trends and Implications&nbsp;</strong> <a
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					<p>In order to move forward with diversity and inclusion in any
						location, it is imperative that leaders have a sense of the
						current trends in the field. This presentation will survey the
						direction of diversity around the globe and bring to the audience
						insights into the current state of the field.</p>
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				</div> <a href="speaker.html#SondraThiederman"><br /> Dr Sondra
					Thiederman</a>, President, Cross-Cultural Communications</td>
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			<td width="19%">1045 &ndash; 1100&nbsp;<br />(15 mins)
			</td>
			<td width="81%">Networking Tea-Break</td>
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			<td width="19%">1100 &ndash; 1200&nbsp;<br />(60 mins)
			</td>
			<td width="81%"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Panel
						Discussion&nbsp;</strong></span> <br /> <strong>Diversity &amp; Making
					Diversity Work&nbsp;</strong><a name="divtwo">&nbsp;</a><a id='readMoreTwo'
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					<p>We live and work in a global market place today. Diversity
						and inclusive (D&I) policies and practices is a key imperative to
						business performance. In this panel discussion, you will hear our
						diverse pool diversity experts and leaders who will share on how
						they are leading their workplaces and insights on the key trends,
						issues and best practices for businesses to thrive sustainably in
						the future.</p>
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							<td>&bull;</td>
							<td>Mr David Kiu</td>
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							<td>Managing Director, Procter &amp;Gamble Singapore</td>
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							<td>&bull;</td>
							<td><a href="speaker.html#RichardoChua">Mr Richardo Chua</a></td>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>Managing Director, Adrenalin Events and Education Pte
								Ltd</td>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&bull;</td>
							<td><a href="speaker.html#SondraThiederman">Dr Sondra
									Thiederman</a></td>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>President, Cross-Cultural Communications</td>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&bull;</td>
							<td>TBC</td>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&bull;</td>
							<td><a href="speaker.html#ANNIEKOH">Prof Annie Koh</a>
								(Moderator)</td>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>Vice President, Business Development and External
								Relations Academic Director, Singapore Management University</td>
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					</tbody>
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			<td width="19%">1200 &ndash; 1300&nbsp;<br />(60 mins)
			</td>
			<td width="81%"><strong>Networking Lunch</strong>&nbsp;<br />
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
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							<td>VIP &amp; Speakers &ndash; Kingfisher</td>
							

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							<td>CIW Alumni &ndash; Oriole</td>
							
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				<strong>Registration for Breakout Sessions 1A &amp; 1B</strong>&nbsp;<br />
				
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			<td width="19%">1300 &ndash; 1430&nbsp;<br/>(90 mins)</td>
			<td width="81%">Registration for Breakout Sessions 1A &amp; 1B</td>
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			<td width="19%">1300&ndash; 1430&nbsp;<br />(90 mins)
			</td>
			<td width="81%"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Breakout
						Session 1A (Galleria)</strong></span><a name="bks1A"></a> <br /> <strong>Diversity
					&amp; Inclusion: Beyond Business ROI&nbsp;</strong><a name="divthree">&nbsp;</a><a
				id='readMoreThree' href="#divthree">Read more...</a>
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					<p>The advantages of embracing diversity& Inclusion not only
						affects the base line revenues of any organization, it can be the
						make or break of any business. Beyond financial gains, the payoffs
						touch every area of the business by potentially resulting in
						increased creativity, increased productivity, new language skills,
						global acumen and better market insight. It is the way forward for
						companies that value a growth and sustainable proposition. Learn
						best practices from the panellists on how you can maximise your
						human capital and reap the rewards of embracing D&I.</p>
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							<td>&bull;</td>
							<td>Mr Stephen Tjoa</td>
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							<td>People, Performance and Culture Partner, KPMG</td>
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							<td><a href="speaker.html#FangKohLook">Mr Fang Koh Look</a></td>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
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							<td>Chief Executive, Absolute Kinetics Consultancy Pte Ltd</td>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&bull;</td>
							<td><a href="speaker.html#SondraThiederman">Dr Sondra
									Thiederman</a> (Presenter &amp; Moderator)</td>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>President, Cross-Cultural Communications</td>
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					</tbody>
				</table> <br /> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Breakout
						Session 1B (Cardinal)</strong></span><a name="bks1B"></a> <br /> <strong>Maximising
					Your Local Talent&nbsp;</strong><a name="divfour">&nbsp;</a><a
				id='readMoreFour' href="#divfour">Read more...</a>
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					<p>The Asia market is critical to the growth strategies of many
						organisations. Research has shown that Singapore is well poised to
						take business further in the region. However, not many have a
						concerted effort in retaining and developing the local talent.
						What is local talent? Why is it important to maximise their
						ability? How can I develop them? In this session, you will
						understand why local talents provides a unique competitive
						advantage to your organisation and how you can build a framework
						for hiring and developing a Singaporean core agenda.</p>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&bull;</td>
							<td><a href="speaker.html#LynnPua">Ms Lynn Pua</a></td>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>Senior Manager, Jardine OneSolution (2001) Pte Ltd</td>
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							<td>&bull;</td>
							<td>TBC</td>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&bull;</td>
							<td><a href="speaker.html#MUIHWANG">Ms Ng Mui Hwa</a>
								(Presenter &amp; Moderator)</td>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>Senior Consultant, Aperian Global</td>
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			<td width="19%">1430 &ndash; 1445&nbsp;<br />(15 mins)
			</td>
			<td width="81%">Networking Tea-break<br />Registration for
				Breakout Session 2A &amp; 2B
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			<td width="19%">1500 &ndash; 1515&nbsp;</td>
			<td width="81%">Registration for Breakout Session 2A &amp; 2B</td>
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			<td width="19%">1445 &ndash; 1615&nbsp;<br />(90 mins)
			</td>
			<td width="81%"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Breakout
						Session 2A&nbsp;(Swallow)</strong></span><a name="bks2A"></a> <br /> <strong>Power of
					Inclusion: Celebrating Age Diversity&nbsp;</strong> <a name="divfive">&nbsp;</a><a
				id='readMoreFive' href="#divfive">Read more...</a>
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					<p>Workforce demographics are shifting, and the number of
						mature workers will steadily increase in the years to come. As
						mature adults remain employed, we increasingly need to understand
						the strengths and challenges inherent in multigenerational
						workplaces. Age diversity is a reality in today's workplace, and
						will only increase in the future. Generational divide at work and
						stereotypes can lead to conflict and turmoil in the workplace.
						Find out how organisations turn multigenerational differences and
						friction into successful collaborations.</p>
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							<td>&bull;</td>
							<td>Ms Alice Tan</td>
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							<td>Group Director, Corporate Services, Land Transport
								Authority</td>
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							<td>&bull;</td>
							<td>TBC</td>
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							<td>&bull;</td>
							<td>Mr Peter Fong (Presenter &amp; Moderator)</td>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>General Manager, Centre for Seniors</td>
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				</table> <br /> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Breakout
						Session 2B (Paradiso)</span>&nbsp;</strong><a name="bks2B"></a> <br /> <strong>Leadership,
					When Gender Matters?&nbsp;</strong><a name="divsix">&nbsp;</a><a
				id='readMoreSix' href="#divsix">Read more...</a>
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					<p>Have you ever wondered why a smaller percentage of women
						than men reach the top of their professions? Is gender one of the
						major contributing factors? Women's under-representation in top
						jobs is a complex issue involving decades of history, societal
						issues and innate realities that cannot be simply explained. Go on
						a mind changing journey with our business leaders to find out how
						they overcome the stereotypes and reap the potential of their
						workforce.</p>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&bull;</td>
							<td><a href="speaker.html#LeeEngBeng">Mr Lee Eng Beng</a></td>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>Managing Partner, Rajah &amp; Tann LLP</td>
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							<td>&bull;</td>
							<td><a href="speaker.html#TeoLayLim">Ms Teo Lay Lim</a></td>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>Senior Managing Director-ASEAN Country Managing
								Director-Singapore, Accenture Singapore</td>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&bull;</td>
							<td><a href="speaker.html#JunieFoo">Ms Junie Foo</a>
								(Presenter &amp; Moderator)</td>
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							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>&nbsp;</td>
							<td>Co-Chair, BoardAgender</td>
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			<td width="19%">1615</td>
			<td width="81%">End</td>
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